WA Health has identified one new confirmed measles case.
The case attended Bunbury Regional Hospital emergency department on the following dates:
Thursday 10 April - 5:15pm to Friday 11 April 8:05am
Wednesday 16 April - 1pm to 9:10pm
There have now been 15 confirmed measles cases in WA since 19 March 2025.
Exposure locations are regularly updated on the Department of Health website.
Anyone who has attended the locations on the listed dates and times should stay alert for symptoms.
Measles can lead to serious complications, including pneumonia and brain inflammation (encephalitis).
Early symptoms include fever, tiredness, cough, runny nose, and sore eyes, followed by a florid red non-itchy rash three or four days later. The rash usually starts on the face and spreads to the rest of the body. People with measles usually feel very unwell.
Infants under 12 months are particularly vulnerable as they are too young to be fully vaccinated. The measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine is normally given at 12 and 18 months of age.
Two doses of the measles vaccine are highly effective in preventing infection. The vaccine is free in WA for anyone born in or after 1966 who hasn't already had two doses.
Anyone who is concerned they (or a loved one) may have measles should seek medical care. They should call ahead to their GP or emergency department to discuss their situation to prevent the chance of spreading the infection to others.
They can also contact healthdirect on 1800 022 222.
